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View of the Ödenturm – Helfenstein Castle Ruins loop from Amstetten

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View of the Ödenturm – Helfenstein Castle Ruins loop from Amstetten

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View of the Ödenturm – Helfenstein Castle Ruins loop from Amstetten

04:01

13.9km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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Eybtal mit Teilen des Längen- und Rohrachtales

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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829 m

Ziegelhütte Inn

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Currently being renovated for the new season.

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1.68 km

View of the Geislinger Steige from Mühltal Felsen

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Great view of the train route and the Straub mill…and with benches and a table a great place for a break.

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3.96 km

View of Geislingen from Aussichtsfels

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The Galgenberg rock at 645 metres above sea level offers a very good view of Geislingen/Steige, although you have to go up onto a small rocky outcrop to get there.

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The 36 meter high tower, still a landmark of the city of Geislingen, was built around 1400 to protect the lower-lying Helfenstein Castle. After the castle was razed in 1552, the Ödenturm remained. Today it serves as a lookout tower.

Open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tower room, which houses a small exhibition, can be climbed from May to October.

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6.03 km

Duchstein Natural Monument

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Connection between Helfenstein Castle and Ödenturm.

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6.40 km

View of the Ödenturm

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Good view of the Ödenturm from the Alte Weilersteige.

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6.94 km

Staircase access to Helfenstein Castle

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Tunnel-like access with steps to the castle, where taller people should duck their heads for safety reasons.

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7.09 km

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

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High above Geislingen an der Steige, the ruins of Helfenstein Castle stand majestically, a silent witness to medieval history and a popular destination in the Swabian Alps. The castle was built around the year 1100 by the Counts of Helfenstein, an influential noble family with close ties to the Hohenstaufen dynasty.

Over the centuries, the complex was expanded and fortified several times before being destroyed in the 16th century during warfare. Today, impressive remains of the walls, parts of the keep, and the basic structure of the castle are still preserved.

A particular highlight is the panoramic view over the Fils Valley, Geislingen, and the surrounding hills – an unforgettable experience, especially at sunrise or sunset. 🌄

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.16 km

4.18 km

1.12 km

247 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.80 km

3.65 km

2.60 km

1.36 km

950 m

511 m

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Comments

July 20, 2021,Wandern 20.07.2021 16:58

I was hiking for a good 3 hours. and 12km, a cycling tour has probably crept in.

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August 4, 2024,„Geislinger Steigen-Tour“: Entlang des schwäbischen Jahrhundertbauwerks

The tour started at the car park at the Helfenstein castle ruins. There are many castle ruins there, a small tower with a beautiful view of the various valleys. My tour then took me past the Ödenturm, which I also climbed. The castle was bombarded from here centuries ago.
Then I continued and interrupted the tour to look at a …

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February 7, 2023,Auf dem ErlebnisPfad der Geislinger Steige🚂❄️☀️🤩

What a fantastic sunny day it was after this long, cloudy time!☀️☀️☀️ We walked this Geislinger Steige adventure trail for the first time and were totally thrilled. From several vantage points you have a wonderful view over Geislingen into the Filstal 🤩🔭☀️

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June 14, 2023,🥾🥾 Entlang des schwäbischen Jahrhundertbauwerks und ....

... to the monument.
Very nice tour with a magnificent view and alpine sections.
Helfenstein Castle and Ödenturm are along the way. The descent to the Knoll Monument requires alpine equipment.
Many narrow natural paths line the paths.
Thank you Schwäbischer Albverein for the wonderful paths.

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March 2, 2025,Entlang und in der Geislinger Steige

Wow, you wouldn't believe how much influenza can affect your fitness...
I was out and about again today for the first time.

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October 16, 2022,Helfensteiner Herbstrunde

Unfortunately, due to time constraints, I had to follow the B10 back to Geislingen Steige 😔 There was no question of fresh country air

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View of the Ödenturm – Helfenstein Castle Ruins loop from Amstetten

Ziegelhütte Inn

View of the Geislinger Steige from Mühltal Felsen

View of Geislingen from Aussichtsfels

Ödenturm

Duchstein Natural Monument

View of the Ödenturm

Staircase access to Helfenstein Castle

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

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